Fishing for Frankie Memorial Bass Tournament is Aug. 2 in Avondale

The sixth annual Fishing for Frankie Memorial Bass Tournament will be held Aug. 2 at Pier 90, 100093 U.S.90 in Avondale. The tournament is hosted by Throw Me a Cure St. Charles American Cancer Society Relay for Life team, South Louisiana Team Trail and family and friends of Frankie Champagne Jr.

Champagne, an Edgard native and resident of Luling, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007 and passed away in January 2011. In his honor, the annual fishing tournament is held to raise money for a family in need. Proceeds from this year's tournament will benefit Tim Foret who is undergoing treatment for stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer.

Check-in will be after 4:30 a.m. at Pier 90. Weigh-in will be at noon at Pier 90.Entry forms for the tournament are available at First National Bank USA in Boutte and Norco, Majoria's in Boutte, Roussel's Hunting and Fishing in LaPlace, Outdoor Express in Paradis, and Pier 90 in Avondale.

For information, call Audrey Raziano at 985.785.8411 or 985.703.0135 or April Sellers at 504.756.7020 or email fishingforfrankie@gmail.com